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Horrid Henry Wakes the Dead

By Francesca Simon

Book 18 of 28 in the Horrid Henry series

Can Henry’s outrageous magic trick, dinosaur battle and school schemes finally win him control?

hilarious mischievous entertaining

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Average score: 4.53

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Francesca Simon delivers four bursts of sibling squabbling, school rivalry and gloriously over-the-top mischief, with Horrid Henry familiarly causing chaos whilst Perfect Peter and Moody Margaret refuse to be outdone. The short-story format and lively illustrations make this a strong choice for children who enjoy reading independently, especially fans of cheeky humour and larger-than-life characters.

Genres

Humour Realistic Fiction

What is Horrid Henry Wakes the Dead about?

Join Horrid Henry in four uproarious adventures! He masters the TV remote to always watch his favourite shows, competes with Moody Margaret for school leadership, dazzles as a magician in the talent show, and clashes with Perfect Peter over a coveted dinosaur toy. Laughter guaranteed!

About the author

Francesca Simon is a much-loved author best known for her hilarious Horrid Henry books. She enjoys making children laugh with Henry’s mischievous adventures. Francesca grew up in America but now lives in London. She loves reading, writing stories, and meeting young readers who enjoy her books.

Discussion ideas around Horrid Henry Wakes the Dead

Henry and Peter: Why do Henry and Perfect Peter argue so much, and what might each brother really want from the other?

Winning and fairness: When Henry competes with Moody Margaret and enters the talent show, what does he care about most: winning, being noticed or having fun? What makes you think that?

The remote-control battle: How could Henry and Peter share the television more fairly, and what rules would you make for your own family?

Being a leader: What makes someone a good school leader? Compare Henry’s ideas with the kind of leader you would choose.

Funny or too far?: Which of Henry’s tricks sounds funniest in a story, and which might cause a real problem? Explain your choices.

Pages

112 pages

Reading age

Early Chapter Book (6-10)

This edition

2009

First published

2009

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